West Sussex · London and the South East
West Wittering Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in West Wittering, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in West Wittering
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. You get a written report with photographs to give to your insurer. If you’ve noticed torn or lifted flat roof coverings and slipped or missing slates or tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like West Wittering face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- West Wittering (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in West Wittering
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. An independent report gives you another view of the roof. What happens next is up to the insurer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Landlords with a home close to Nutbourne station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Storm damage roof reports in West Wittering: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from West Wittering, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like West Wittering Parochial Church of England School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
West Wittering is about 6 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. We cover West Wittering and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in PO20 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Royce Way, Elmstead Gardens and Locksash Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in East Wittering (2 miles south-east), Shipton Green (2 miles north-east), Somerley (2 miles east), Earnley (2 miles east) and Birdham (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Emsworth (5 miles north), Portfield (7 miles north-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Near you in West Wittering
In West Wittering, that means homes and buildings near The Wittering pub. The nearest railway station is Nutbourne station, roughly 4.6 miles north. Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. We record what we find.
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Wittering
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
Towns and villages near West Wittering
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Common questions in West Wittering
Is West Wittering within the area you cover?
Yes, West Wittering is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in West Wittering is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What do I do if water is coming in?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We provide an independent record of the roof for you to send to your insurer.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like West Wittering, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.